Tutoring Resources has been helping students achieve their academic potential since 1989.

Tutoring Resources’ philosophy of empowerment and positive reinforcement is a direct reflection of our commitment to the success of each and every student.

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Our Tutors & Staff

Dr. Sandi Ferguson

Dr. Sandi Ferguson, the founder of Tutoring Resources, has a Doctorate in Education from Glendale University. It is her commitment to individual student success that has been the backbone of Tutoring Resources for the last 25 years. Sandi focuses primarily on higher level curriculum mathematics, ACT/SAT, and National Merit students. She readily admits to a fondness for designing distinctive study plans to address the unique goals of the individual student.  

david stagg

David is a seasoned technical professional with degrees in Mathematics and Management. He brings with him a genuine love of all branches of mathematics, from simple Algebra through complex Calculus. 

In addition to curriculum study, David works with all levels of ACT/SAT students. His distinct strengths are empowering students to do their best work & encouraging them to take the lead in their own education.

HARRISON McCLURE

Harrison graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. During his time in college, he focused his academics on biotechnology, utility engineering, and analytical statistics.

While helping his classmates through high level courses like organic chemistry and quantum mechanics, Harrison took a liking to tutoring and developed a keen understanding of the need to modify the teaching technique to match the individual learner’s style.  At Tutoring Resources,  Harrison specializes in chemistry, math, and biology curriculum tutoring, as well as ACT college entrance exam preparation.

GLORIA LOUGHLIN

Gloria's expertise in organization, detail, and technology is what keeps the Tutoring Resources offices running smoothly and efficiently.  As the first-line contact most parents and students have with us, she reflects our genuine commitment to the success of each student.

        ALEX BRADEN

Alex graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Science in Earth System Science & Engineering.  He moved into the education field after serving as an Infantry Officer in the US Army.  Alex was stationed for a year in South Korea and later deployed to Iraq from Ft. Carson, Colorado, in
support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.

Alex works as a Physics, Math, and ACT/SAT tutor, having tutored soldiers for college admissions and subsequent  courses.  He enjoys relating science concepts to tangible, everyday experiences.

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CHOLE WHITE

Chole is a published author, renowned history reenactor, and seasoned tutor with nearly 18 years at Tutoring Resources.  She specializes in merging the best elements of the Pomodoro Time Management Technique with her own diverse academic and work experiences for helping Middle and High School students organize their busy lives.

In addition to tutoring in Algebra I, history, and study skills, Chole works with actors from elementary students through adults as Costume Coordinator for the Northbrook Theater.

Established in 1989. 

Over 25 years serving the Barrington Area.

Our tutors have an average of 10 years tutoring experience.

60% of families enroll multiple children in our programs. 

In 2014 Tutoring Resources welcomed our first legacy, the high school children of two of our former students.

96% of our AP students achieved 4 or 5 on their exams.

Nearly all of our ACT students have received college scholarships or tuition reductions as a result of their academic and ACT scores.

83% of our PSAT students have become National Merit Scholars